Appalachian Ski Mountain

Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Appalachian Ski Mountain is a ski resort in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, US. It has 6 km of pistes, 9 lifts, elevation up to 1114 m. Slopes break down into 2 km beginner, 3 km intermediate, 2 km advanced.

Aerial view of Pigeon Forge, TN from a ski lift, showcasing the vibrant cityscape and Smoky Mountains.

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Slopes

6.1 km

Lifts

9

Elevation

982–1140 m

158 m vertical

Country

US

🌙 Night skiing Faces: N

Slopes by difficulty

intermediate 2.8 km

easy 1.7 km

advanced 1.6 km

Lifts by type

chair lift · 4magic carpet · 2station · 2rope tow · 1

36.17420, -81.66220

Sources: wikidata + osm

Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

TRI Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport 75 km · ~1h 50m
AVL Asheville Regional Airport 114 km · ~2h 48m
USA Concord-Padgett Regional Airport 123 km · ~3h 1m

Nearest cities

Boone (18,156) 5 km
Lenoir (17,888) 31 km
Morganton (16,692) 48 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Appalachian Ski Mountain have?

Appalachian Ski Mountain has 9 ski lifts — 4 chair lift, 2 magic carpet, 2 station.

How many kilometres of slopes at Appalachian Ski Mountain?

Appalachian Ski Mountain has 6.1 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at Appalachian Ski Mountain?

The highest lift-served point at Appalachian Ski Mountain is around 1114 m.

Where is Appalachian Ski Mountain located?

Appalachian Ski Mountain is located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, US.

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